Tag: relaxation retreats

We have now run our last craft course of 2017, we ended with a felting weekend last week. We had a lovely group who made some stunning pieces. Everyone chose to make large wall hangings -some as big as 1 metre x 60 cm’s, quite an undertaking! We finished them all off with a little … read more…

Our new craft retreat is running towards the end of September (24th-October 1st). The retreat will combine craft, walking and optional yoga. Guests can enjoy days foraging for dye plants and making natural dye outdoors over fires, eco printing, as well as creating a felted wall hanging inspired by the stunning landscapes around us. We … read more…

I was busy designing a new poster for our May Relaxation Retreat this Spring, when Thora knocked on the door with her pet cockerel “Tiny” (as he was when he first hatched). She asked if Tiny could come in as he was a bit cold. I said no – but as she persisted on standing … read more…

This article was recently contributed by Su Beeton, our Highland Relaxation Retreats were used as an example of alternative retreats in the UK… Relaxation Retreats – Can Indulgence Be Eco-Friendly? Getting away from the daily grind once a year is a must for almost everybody, and while the thought of jetting abroad to a sun … read more…

Spring Newsletter Finally spring is here -then it’s gone and now it’s back again! We have had beautiful sunshine through to snow over the last few weeks, but back to sunshine now, so let’s hope it lasts for the sake of our seedlings! Everything seems to be late this year, the nettles are just … read more…

The very first snow arrived today, marking the end of our Summer and Autumn season. We ended with our September and October relaxation retreats, both were lovely weeks that Joany and I enjoyed running. We met some great people, who had lots of interesting and inspiring stories to tell. The weeks combined morning yoga, walking, … read more…

Excited to be collaborating with Shila Desai from Eyho tours in the new year..Shila runs wonderful textiles tours in India, taking groups to see and experience some of the most iconic textile traditions in the world...more information to follow in 2019. ... See MoreSee Less